Sometimes a movie has performances so good that you need to watch it for the acting alone. Lee Daniels’s Precious is an example of this. If the storytelling and cinematic techniques employed had been as strong as the performances, it would have been one of the best films on its decade.
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…for the most part, it is indeed a fun movie to watch; but there are so times during the film where the many miscues and errors feel like you’re watching the outtakes during the end credits rather than the actual film.
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Edward Zwick’s Blood Diamond is a film that breaks from the mold because it deals with African conflict in a way that could emotionally impact the Western Hemisphere. It is a great story dealing with the diamond trade and how it has wrecked much of the African continent.
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It’s goofy yet interesting; the acting is sometimes questionable but doesn’t get away of the movie; and while the scary parts aren’t that unique, the allure of something shocking coming of nowhere gives The Power a surprising amount of suspense.
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It really makes you think back to being a kid growing up and seeing the dynamics of your various relationships change and having to react to new surroundings. It’s a film that will make you sad but also make you smile.
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…this film that champions dialogue only delivers something compelling towards the near end. However, while the film does feel like it’s moving at a glacial pace at times is intriguing and inciteful.
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O’Neill doesn’t have much to work with here, but still manages to make a perfectly adequate thriller. However, once it’s done, it’s a film that will quickly disappear from your mind.
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It has a lot of gimmicks that seem kind of lame on paper, but the film’s execution is fantastic. It does have its flaws but, for the most part, The Blind Side is a very enjoyable film.
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Hot Dog…The Movie is an awful. It’s not that funny, the storylines are a mess…
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Elf is a fun movie. Jon Favreau has crafted an exceptionally hilarious film that’s enjoyable for the entire family.
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Madness Brewing 